Municipal zoning by-laws are effectively ironclad unless a challenging party can prove bad faith and the standard for that is near impossible.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Today’s Cancelled Council Meeting Confusion
Somehow a routine meeting turned into a series of confusing and conflicting events.
Posted inBriefs
Massive King Street Open Street Event Confirmed for June 18, 2023
King Street is to be closed to vehicles for 3.5km between Gage Avenue in the East and John Street in the West.
Posted inBriefs
City Hall Says E-Scooters Expected to Launch in Two Weeks
A City of Hamilton Presentation Lists April 3rd for launch on the City Hall forecourt.
Posted inColeman's Notes
Why Council Cannot Set Term Priorities in Closed Session
An explanation of the Municipal Act and why Hamilton City Council must make decisions in public.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
OLT Brief: Dundas 71 Main Street Post Bill 23 Cash in Lieu Appeal CMC Hearing Date Set
OLT will conduct a case management conference on May 5, 2023, for one of the first post-Bill 23 City development fee appeal with $646,416 at stake.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Hamilton Will Not Suspend Students As Public Health Catches Up Vaccinations
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson says Hamilton is seeing progress in catching up on elementary school vaccinations
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Resident Advisory Committee Members Must Fully Recuse When in Conflict of Interest
The City needs to provide better training and support to advisory committees to prevent conflict of interest scandals.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Terry Whitehead’s 45-Day Remuneration Suspension Did Not Occur
City Reports States Whitehead was fully paid his remuneration, without deduction, after Council voted to suspend it for 45 days.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Ontario Announces New Plan to Make a Housing Plan
This new group is the latest in a series of task forces on housing development and affordability in Ontario.